The material handling industry has proven itself to be a pivotal force in the relationship between producers, retailers and consumers. This industry is involved in moving materials from point A to point B within the confined space of a building - something that can often be done by hand, trolleys, forklifts or other wheeled devices.
The conveniences of technology have made themselves known in this industry. The introduction of driverless vehicles, new and improved containers and streamlined conveyor belt systems have had an overwhelmingly positive effect on the material handling industry. This has caused massive growth within the industry, as is evidenced in an article published in MHI Solutions.
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Everything from crates in a warehouse to pipes on an oil field can be lifted with a hoist. This material-handling equipment can be manually operated, hydraulic or powered by electricity or air. Using a hoist reduces the likelihood of strain-related injuries to employees and allows many businesses to run with greater efficiency. The increasing use of hoists is reflected in the rise in both jobs and sales for manufacturers and suppliers in the industry.
According to data reported to IndustryNet from 80 hoist companies, the number of jobs in the industry has risen by 11 percent over the past year. Sales have increased at nine times the rate for all manufacturing. The leading companies in the sector are located primarily on the East Coast, in the Midwest and the South.
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Material handling encompasses any type of short-distance movement of products or materials, either within a building or between a facility and mode of transportation. It can involve manual, semi-automated or automated equipment. During manufacturing, storage, distribution and disposal, material handling is an integral part of operations.
Hoists are a vital and growing segment of the material handling industry. A hoist is a device consisting of a drum or wheel wrapped with a rope or chain, which lifts or lowers a load. Hoists may be manually operated or automated, and their power can be provided by hydraulics or motors driven by either electricity or air. Types of hoists include everything from small units, which allow a single person to lift heavy items such as engines or crates, to mul...(Full Article)

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